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Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Ritual Of The Savage (Le Sacre Du Sauvage) (+2 bonus tracks) (ltd. ed.) (180g)
Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Ritual Of The Savage (Le Sacre Du Sauvage) (+2 bonus tracks) (ltd. ed.) (180g)
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Les Baxter & His Orchestra – Ritual Of The Savage Vinyl LP
Immerse yourself in the lush, exotic soundscapes of Les Baxter & His Orchestra's 1955 masterpiece, Ritual Of The Savage. This seminal Jazz/Latin/Afro-Cuban vinyl LP transports listeners to a vibrant, imagined world of rhythmic enchantment and orchestral grandeur. Discover the album that defined a genre and continues to captivate audiophiles seeking a unique sonic journey.
About the Album
Released in 1955, Ritual Of The Savage stands as a foundational pillar in the exotica genre, a vibrant fusion pioneered by Les Baxter. This landmark recording showcases Baxter's visionary arrangements, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with sweeping orchestral textures to create an immersive, cinematic experience. It remains a crucial entry in Les Baxter's discography, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of mid-century lounge music.
The Vinyl Experience
Experience the rich, warm analog sound of this limited edition 180-gram Vinyl LP, meticulously pressed to bring Baxter's intricate soundscapes to life on your turntable. Each needle drop reveals layers of percussion and melody, offering a dynamic range that audiophile vinyl collectors cherish. This pressing ensures a pristine journey into the heart of exotica.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: WaxTime
- Genre: Jazz/Latin/Afro-Cuban
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors, fans of exotica, mid-century modern enthusiasts
Collector's Note
Considered by many crate diggers to be a holy grail of the exotica movement, Ritual Of The Savage offers a timeless escape. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to transport listeners, making it an essential addition to any discerning collection of 1950s vinyl records.
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.